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Why Do Toddlers Bites?
When Children Terrorize
With Their Teeth By Laura Paul
What if your child is the one who is being bitten on a regular basis by a biting bully? Deerwester advises parents to teach their toddler who has been bitten to say, "No, I don't like that," in their big, loud voice. Remember, toddlers do outgrow biting as they develop the verbal skills needed to express their feelings and thoughts. Parents should be patient but firm with their children if they are biters. If their child is the one being bitten, parents can teach her to stand up for herself. And remember to shower the attention on the one who is bitten so the biter realizes biting is not a way to become Mr. Popularity on the playground.
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